Cadiz Estrecho FLAG

Area

The Cádiz Estrecho FLAG area spans approximately 710km2, has a population of 70 000, and comprises natural marshland and the estuaries of the Sancti Petri channel. The area’s main fisheries activities are on the coastal stretch between the Bays of Cádiz and Algeciras, which are served by the fishing ports of Algeciras and Sancti Petri, which is situated in Chiclana. Catches in the area include octopus, squid, bass, bream, mackerel and sardines.

From a historical point of view, the economy of the area has been closely linked to fishing and its associated activities. However, in recent years the industry has been in decline which is a challenge to the FLAG area. Related challenges include the diversification of fisheries activities into other sectors, illegal fishing and poaching, and the protection of the area’s natural environment.

Type of area:

Coastal

Rural

Urban

Sea Basins:

Mediterranean

Protected areas:

The FLAG area covers 345km2 of national parks, of which, 104km2 are marine protected areas.

Population

70 000

Surface area (km²)

710

Population density

100

Total employment in fisheries

2 550

Fishing:

1 400

Aquaculture:

150

Processing:

1 000

Women employment in fisheries:

25

FLAG strategy

The FLAG strategy aims to:

Prevent the decline of fishing in the area and promote the establishment of aquaculture.

Improve the processing and marketing sector.

Create new initiatives, processes and fishing/aquaculture products and look for new markets.

Diversify the fishing and aquaculture activity towards tourism.

Promote environmental heritage and maritime culture as well as the integrated management of the marine environment.

Restore, protect and promote social well-being and traditions associated with fishing culture.

Support the search for and creation of new businesses in the fishing and aquaculture sector.

Calls for proposals

Expertise & cooperation

Given their commonalities, the Cádiz Estrecho FLAG is eager to cooperate with the other Andalusian FLAGs to support the co-management of the fishing groups and the promotion of associations in different fisheries.

Budget envisaged for cooperation:

433230.00

Links with LEADER or other CLLD groups

The Cádiz Estrecho FLAG share its territory with the Janda Litoral LAG. As a result, an informal cooperation exists between and several FLAG members are also members of the LAG.

Partnership

Members of the partnership:

The Cádiz Estrecho FLAG is made up of 22 member organisations, including: